Over five years after his untimely passing, Kobe Bryant’s influence within the league has remained strong. Players continue to honor him or cite the effect he’s had on their basketball journey. LeBron James, who has been enshrined in the Hall of Fame for being a member of the Redeem Team, explained in length how Bryant became the missing link needed to win the gold in the 2008 Olympics.

One notable aspect of Kobe isn’t just his game but also his sneaker line with Nike. Although Kobe Bryant is no longer with us, his shoes are as popular as ever. During the 2024-2025 season, a total of 136 NBA players wore Kobe’s. That’s an insane number, considering that the next closest player in the list was Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, who came in second with 30.

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